Privacy Policy

Effective date: August 20, 2025
Website: Hi Bellevue (the “Site”)
Owner/Operator: [Your legal entity or full name]
Contact: [email@hibellevue.com] • [postal address]

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit Hi Bellevue, a city‑guide website that helps visitors plan trips to Bellevue. Please read this Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms, please do not use the Site.

1) What we collect

A. Information you provide to us

  • Contact details when you submit forms (e.g., name, email, phone).

  • Feedback and messages (e.g., inquiries, reviews, comments).

  • Newsletter sign‑ups (email address and subscription preferences).

  • Giveaways/contests (name, email, country/region, and any entry content).

B. Information collected automatically

  • Usage data (pages viewed, links clicked, referring pages/URLs, session duration).

  • Device and technical data (IP address, browser type/version, operating system, screen size, language, approximate location derived from IP).

  • Cookies & similar technologies (see Cookies section below).

C. Information from third parties (if you use them on the Site)

  • Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics/GA4).

  • Advertising/affiliate partners (e.g., hotel or tour booking links).

  • Embedded services (e.g., Google Maps, YouTube, Instagram widgets).

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data. Please do not submit such information through the Site.

2) How we use your information

We use information to:

  • Operate, maintain, and improve the Site and its content.

  • Respond to inquiries and provide customer support.

  • Send newsletters and updates you opt into (you can unsubscribe anytime).

  • Analyze Site performance and understand visitor interests.

  • Show relevant content, recommendations, or offers (including affiliate offers).

  • Detect, prevent, and address technical issues, abuse, or fraud.

  • Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms.

Legal bases (for visitors in the EEA/UK): performance of a contract, legitimate interests (e.g., Site security and analytics), consent (e.g., marketing emails, non‑essential cookies), and compliance with legal obligations.

3) Cookies & tracking technologies

We use cookies, pixels, and local storage to remember preferences, measure traffic, and improve the Site.

  • Strictly necessary cookies – enable core functionality (e.g., load balancing, security).

  • Analytics cookies – help us understand how visitors use the Site (e.g., GA4).

  • Marketing/affiliate cookies – track clicks on outbound partner links so partners know a visit came from our Site.

You can manage cookies via your browser settings. If required in your region, we will display a cookie consent banner to obtain and record consent for non‑essential cookies.

If you use Google Analytics, update your banner and GA4 settings (IP masking, data retention, ad features) as needed.

4) Analytics

If enabled, we use Google Analytics (GA4) to collect usage data. GA4 processes IP addresses and sets cookies or similar identifiers. You can opt out by using your browser’s settings or Google’s opt‑out tools. We configure GA4 to retain data only as long as necessary for our analysis.

5) Advertising & affiliate links

We may include affiliate links to third‑party providers (e.g., hotels, tours, attractions). If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. These partners may place cookies or track referrals per their own policies. We do not control third‑party tracking; review each partner’s privacy policy.

6) Embedded content & third‑party services

The Site may embed maps, videos, or social media posts. Embedded content behaves as if you visited the third‑party website directly and may collect data about you. Please review their privacy policies (e.g., Google, YouTube, Meta/Instagram, X/Twitter).

7) User‑generated content

If the Site allows posting reviews, photos, or comments, that content may be public. Do not share personal or sensitive information in public posts. We may moderate or remove content that violates our Terms or applicable laws.

8) Children’s privacy

The Site is not intended for children under 13 (or a higher age if your local law requires). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information, contact us and we will delete it.

9) Sharing your information

We may share information with:

  • Service providers who help us operate the Site (hosting, analytics, email delivery, security).

  • Affiliate/advertising partners when you interact with their links or widgets.

  • Authorities when required by law or to protect rights, safety, and property.

  • Successors in connection with a merger, acquisition, or asset transfer.

We do not sell personal information. We also do not allow service providers to use your data for their own marketing.

10) Data retention

We keep personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Policy (for example, to answer your inquiry, run analytics for a limited period, or comply with legal, accounting, or reporting requirements). We apply deletion or anonymization when data is no longer needed.

11) Your privacy rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal information.

  • Object to or restrict certain processing.

  • Withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent).

  • Port your data to another service (where applicable).

  • Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

To exercise rights, contact us at [email@hibellevue.com]. We may need to verify your identity before responding. If you reside in California, you may have additional rights under the CCPA/CPRA. If you reside in the EEA/UK, you may have additional rights under the GDPR/UK GDPR.

12) International data transfers

We may transfer and process information in countries other than your own (for example, where our hosting provider or service partners are located). We take steps to ensure appropriate safeguards (e.g., standard contractual clauses where required by law).

13) Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information (e.g., HTTPS, access controls). No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.

14) Links to other websites

Our Site may link to third‑party websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Review their policies before submitting any information.

15) Changes to this Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated Effective date and is effective when posted. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

16) Contact us

If you have questions or requests regarding this Policy or your personal information, contact:
Email: [email@hibellevue.com]
Address: [Your mailing address]